Where to go to test Top Speed?

[Shandon]

I wanted to know if there was a place a person could go to test what the top speed of there car is? I wasn't sure if there was a track or an abandoned air strip etc where it could be done LEGALY? If there is such a place or places is there anything on the east coast side?

Please restrain advice on being careful etc. I will ask about that on a later threadif I was to find a place to attempt.

Thanks

 

[jimmy6383]

I am also curious to see an answer to this...

 

[Fast Viper]

yes me too!

 

[ViperGTS]

Can´t resist...










...autobahn...

 

[Shandon]

I figured that one was coming

 

[treesnake]

There is an event in Texas called the "Maxon mile"(sp?) Sorry to be so vague. if you do a search, I'm sure more info it will come up. It is a mile run and from what I hear it is very well organized and all safeguards are taken for safety. How fast can you go in a mile....

 

[MTGTS]

Salt flats are the only place I can think of

 

[Shandon]

MTGTS--- Salt Flats?

 

[Casey]

It's been a while since I hit this run, but there's a great stretch of road up here that's 3 lanes, without any on ramps/ off ramps for 3 miles.
Otherwise, the others might be right, Germany!

 

[xlr8ion]

Exit ramp off I-95

 

[dave6666]

Interstate 35 in Fort Worth at 02:00 hours.

 

[HI-NOS-Viper]

Interstate 35 in Fort Worth at 02:00 hours.

I-70 West From Kansas to Colorado, Second fastest Speed limit in Country and you can see straight ahead for MILES, nothing but straight open road. Just keep your detectors on and a look out for those un marked cops. Use to drive from Ft Hood, TX to Denver and would take I-35N to 1-70W, and would love Flying down those interstates. Of course did not have the viper at the time, but was fun in the camaro. BTW I would also love the cruise of 1-35 North especially once you would pass Ft Worth. Lets just say I would make good time. I didnt say anything about speeding did I?

 

[Kai SRT10]

I-80 across Southern Wyoming.

 

[Tom Sessions]

The Maxton mile is in North Carolina near lumberton nc.It is a old airstrip that they use.It is close to Fayetville.Not far off of I-95.

 

[CaptainDavid]

here's a link
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[Paul Hawker]

Silver State Classic in Nevada offers unlimited speed runs twice a year. It is a timed event, where you attempt to match a predetermined time over a 90 mile open road course.

The higher speeds you wish to run the more safety equipment required. Unlimited class is set to go as fast as you dare.

Lots of open straights. Connected by curvey sections such as "the narrows".

You can hit over 200 mph if you have the goods.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Schoolzones. Treat it like a high speed auto-x. For each kid you hit, deduct 2mph from your top speed. Oh yeah, and be careful

 

[HARDVIPER]

ask nick hogan.

 

[ViperTony]

ask nick hogan.

That's funny but harsh... but funny.

 

[Bob K]

To run the unlimited class in the Silver State you need extensive safety modifications to your car - full roll cage, fuel cell, fire supression system, etc. Most people are not going to do that to their street car. I believe the same is true for the salt flats. You also are running against a 6,300 ft. elevation at the Silver State which ***** about 25% of the power out of your car. All in all, not the event you are looking for. Been there, done that.

Bob K

 

[Disturbed]

I know of a "track" near Orlando, that will let you run.

 

[MuscleJunkie]

There is an event in Texas called the "Maxon mile"(sp?) Sorry to be so vague. if you do a search, I'm sure more info it will come up. It is a mile run and from what I hear it is very well organized and all safeguards are taken for safety. How fast can you go in a mile....

I think Maxton is here in NC. Might not be enough space to get up to top speed.

 

[Shandon]

I will look into the maxton air strip place and see what I find.

 

[treesnake]

Sorry about the bad info on the Maxton mile. Not sure what I was thinking. I hope to go there next year. Hope I didn't offend anyone.

 

[Kai SRT10]

One mile is not near enough to get the car to top speed. A stock SRT-10 will only get to about 160+ in a mile.

 

[plumcrazy]

plenty of spots in NNJ and best times are late or VERY early.

 

[black mamba1]

Careful guys, I heard about a guy in another thread that was arrested and the court was trying to TAKE his Viper for driving at excessive speeds. Draconian, yes. But hey....some cops cannot afford Vipers and really get pissed at those of us who can (especially if they own Vettes!)

 

[2snakes4us]

MTGTS--- Salt Flats?

The Bonneville Salt Flats | Utah.com

 

[Shandon]

Salt flats huh? I will have to aquire some more information on that place.

 

[AZTVR]

From what I'm getting from the posts so far, I haven't heard of a place to legally test the top speed of a stock Viper. (meaning no required safety mods other than perhaps a 5-point harness). I think that any legally organized closed road events or events at Bonneville that will allow you to drive at a Viper's top speed would at least require a roll bar. Is that a correct conclusion? Of course, you could probably sign up for a lower speed class that doesn't require the safety equipment, and go top speed anyway, and be disqualified and banned for life. Probably would not be a legal matter.